Game 4 has San Diego starting left hander Bob Owchinko (10-13 3.56 Grade 9) vs Silvio Martinez (9-8 3.64 Grade 5). The Cardinals strike first with a RBI hit from George Hendrick. The Padres would finally get on the board in the 4th with a 2 spot to take the lead only to have the Cardinals score 2 in the bottom of the 4th and another run in the 5th courtesy of a 2 out double by Ted Simmons. The Cardinal lead was 4-2 going into the 8th when the Padres explode for a series clinching 7 runs. Big hits by Gene Richards and Dave Winfield seals the Cards fate. The Cardinals try to make a comeback but Rollie Fingers comes in to get the last 3 outs. Padres win 3-1.
Final Score: Padres 10, Cardinals 7
WP: John D’Acquisto (2-0)
LP: Tom Bruno (2-1)
Save: Rollie Fingers (2)
HR’s: None